Vertigo

Vertigo (1958) — mystery, romance, thriller film. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore. This page maps 6 characters and 6 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 8.1/10 from 6,527 votes.

Vertigo (1958) Poster

Interactive Features for Vertigo

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Story Analysis

A traumatized detective becomes trapped between grief, obsession, deception, and the need to recreate a devastating loss.

Mystery, Romance, Thriller · 8.1/10 · 128 min · 1958

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Vertigo

Credits

Director

Alfred Hitchcock
Cast

as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson

James Stewart
Cast

as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton

Kim Novak
Cast

as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood

Barbara Bel Geddes
Cast

as Gavin Elster

Tom Helmore
Cast

as Coroner

Henry Jones
Cast

as Scottie's Doctor

Raymond Bailey
Cast

as Manager of McKittrick Hotel

Ellen Corby
Cast

as Pop Leibel

Konstantin Shayne
Cast

as Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine

Lee Patrick
Cast

as Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Cast

as Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock
Cast

as Priest (uncredited)

David Ahdar

Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer
Bill Hader on Vertigo
The Making of Hitchcock's 'Vertigo'
Official 60th Anniversary Trailer
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Presented by TCM - Verified Vertigo Facts
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Presented by TCM - What Is Vertigo
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Presented by TCM - Midge One Liners
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): "If You Love Me" Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Rooftop Chase Clip
Vertigo 60th Anniversary (1958): Scottie's Nightmare Clip
TCM 60th Anniversary Spot
Dan Ireland on Vertigo
Martin Scorsese on Vertigo
Kim Novak on Vertigo
Director William Friedkin on Alfred Hitchcock and VERTIGO
Vertigo' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Images

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q202548), public domain (CC0).

Plot breakdown and analysis on this page are AI-generated from the title's synopsis and metadata.